4.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Odessa, Texas

56 schools · 34 Elementary · 7 Middle · 7 High · 8 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 51

Private: 5

Districts: 5

Avg Rating: 4.9/10

Estimated Scores: 6%

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Choosing a school in Odessa?

Use this page to compare every school in Odessa by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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High · Ector County ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Ector County ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Odessa for 2026 are George H W Bush New Tech Odessa (8.6/10), Gale Pond Alamo EL (8.2/10), and EL Magnet at Reagan EL (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 47 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

San Jacinto EL

Rates 7.7/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Odessa schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

EL Magnet at Travis

STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Odessa schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Odessa

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (47 of 56). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	George H W Bush New Tech Odessa	8.6 / 10	High	+2.5	93th
2	Gale Pond Alamo EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+3.0	86th
3	EL Magnet at Reagan EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	84th
4	Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S	8.0 / 10	High	+1.9	83th
5	EL Magnet at Hays	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	81th
6	San Jacinto EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+3.2	77th
7	Odessa Christian School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	86th
8	Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S	7.5 / 10	High	+1.5	73th
9	Harmony Science Academy - Odessa	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	69th
10	Cameron Dual Language Magnet	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	69th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 4.9/10
Median household income: $74,134
Median home value: $190,960
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 63%

How Odessa compares

Texas rank

#605 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$74k

100% of Texas median

Schools in this city

51

About Schools in Odessa, Texas

Odessa, Texas has 48 ranked public schools, and the data tells a clear story: performance clusters at the middle of the scale. The city average sits at 5.2 out of 10, placing most schools in a comparable range. Only 3 schools — 6% of the total — score 7 or above. That concentration at the top is narrow, so school selection matters significantly for families who want above-average outcomes.

The top performer is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, a high school scoring 8.5 out of 10 — the highest mark in the city by a considerable margin. Families with high school-aged children should evaluate it first. Two early college high schools also rank in the upper tier: Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S (6.8) and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S (6.7). Both offer students a path toward college credit before graduation, a tangible advantage for families weighing long-term academic outcomes.

At the elementary level, the standouts are EL Magnet at Hays (7.3) and Gale Pond Alamo El (7.1). Both score more than 1.5 points above the city average, and each clears the 7-plus threshold that fewer than one in ten Odessa schools reaches. Parents planning ahead should factor elementary assignment into neighborhood and enrollment decisions early, not after a move is finalized.

For families relocating to Odessa, the practical picture is direct. The bulk of the district performs near the city average, so proximity alone won't land most students at a top-rated school. The highest-scoring options — the New Tech campus, the two early college high schools, the magnet elementary — are specialized programs that typically require applications rather than automatic address-based assignment. The gap between the city's best school (8.5) and its average (5.2) spans more than three full rating points. That spread is wide enough that where a student enrolls will have a real impact on their academic experience. Identifying program deadlines and eligibility criteria before signing a lease is the highest-leverage step a parent can take.

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Elementary Schools

34 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gale Pond Alamo EL 324 students · Pre-K–5th	324	Pre-K–5th	8.2
2	EL Magnet at Reagan EL 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	8.1
3	EL Magnet at Hays 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	7.9
4	San Jacinto EL 375 students · Kindergarten–5th	375	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
5	Harmony Science Academy - Odessa 540 students · Kindergarten–8th	540	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
6	Cameron Dual Language Magnet 590 students · Pre-K–6th	590	Pre-K–6th	7.3
7	G E 'buddy' West EL 683 students · Kindergarten–5th	683	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
8	EL Magnet at Milam EL 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	6.2
9	Blanton EL 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	6.0
10	Murry Fly EL 1,089 students · Pre-K–5th	1,089	Pre-K–5th	5.9

Show all 34 elementary schools in Odessa

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea Yukon College Preparatory 376 students · 6th–8th	376	6th–8th	7.2
2	Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle 1,193 students · 6th–8th	1,193	6th–8th	6.0
3	Ector College Prep Success Academy 1,369 students · 6th–8th	1,369	6th–8th	5.9
4	Nimitz Middle 1,312 students · 6th–8th	1,312	6th–8th	5.0
5	Crockett Middle 1,019 students · 6th–8th	1,019	6th–8th	4.0
6	Bowie Middle 872 students · 6th–8th	872	6th–8th	3.9
7	Bonham Middle 870 students · 6th–8th	870	6th–8th	3.3

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	George H W Bush New Tech Odessa 448 students · 9th–12th	448	9th–12th	8.6
2	Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S 460 students · 9th–12th	460	9th–12th	8.0
3	Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S 395 students · 9th–12th	395	9th–12th	7.5
4	Odessa H S 3,769 students · 9th–12th	3,769	9th–12th	4.1
5	Alter Ed Ctr 100 students · 6th–12th	100	6th–12th	4.1
6	Permian H S 4,126 students · 9th–12th	4,126	9th–12th	3.6
7	Richard Milburn Academy Odessa 348 students · 9th–12th	348	9th–12th	3.4

Other Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Compass Academy Charter School 1,448 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,448	Kindergarten–12th	5.2
2	The Odessa Y Learning Center 186 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	186	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.3
3	Carver Early Ee-kg 357 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	357	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.1
4	Lamar Early Ee-kg 436 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	436	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.0
5	Reg Day School for Deaf 2 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	2	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
6	Ector Co Youth Ctr 15 students · 8th–11th	15	8th–11th	—
7	The Stem Academy 743 students · Kindergarten–12th	743	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Montessori Mastery School of Odessa Private 113 students · Pre-K–12th	113	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Odessa

Odessa, Texas · 56 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes

Median Income

$74,134

Median Home Value

$190,960

Median Rent

$1,232/mo

Population

156,192

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

63%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Community Profile

Odessa has a median household income of $74,134. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,960, with a median rent of $1,232/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 34
Middle: 7
High: 7
Other: 8

Resources

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School Districts (5)

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS

6 schools · 5,297 students

COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 1,448 students

ECTOR COUNTY ISD

46 schools · 33,426 students

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (3 schools)

11 mi

San Angelo (1 school)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Odessa, Texas

How many schools are in Odessa, Texas?

Odessa has 56 schools, including 51 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Odessa, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Odessa is 4.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is Gale Pond Alamo EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is Idea Yukon College Preparatory with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Odessa, Texas?

Odessa is served by 5 school districts: Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Idea Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, Compass Academy Charter School, Ector County ISD.

What is the education level in Odessa, Texas?

According to Census data, 18% of adults in Odessa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Odessa, Texas?

The median household income in Odessa is approximately $74,134 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Odessa, Texas?

Yes, Odessa has 5 private schools alongside 51 public schools. The top-rated private school is Odessa Christian School with a score of 7.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Odessa, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Odessa is 20.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Odessa, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.